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Bullying andHarassment
“Someone is picking on me.” 
What Is It?
Bullying is when one person hurts or threatens someone in their peer group. Anyone can bea bully, and bullying can be carried out in different ways. Physical bullying may include shov-ing, pushing, and hitting. Words and non-verbal behavior can also be used to hurt someoneby spreading rumors, taking part in gossip, or threatening someone with looks, notes, or pic-tures. Bullies may choose to pick on peers who are smaller or younger than they are, or whoare from a different race or culture, or they may pick on someone who is different in someother way.Bullying might happen once or over and over again. If bullying includes physical or sexualharm or damage to property, makes you feel intimidated or afraid to go to school, or disruptsthe regular school day in a threatening way, it is probably also assault or harassment. Thesebehaviors are against school rules and many are also against the law. If a bully attacks youor steals something from you, you can report the incident to the police. You can also reportschool-related bullying to your school, and you should expect the school to take action toconfront the behaviors, discipline the bully, and ensure your safety at school, traveling toand from school, and at school activities. Check with an adult in your school to find out moreabout your rights.
If You Are a Victim of Bullying, You Might:
Feel angry, sad, lonely, or depressed.
Feel like you have no friends.
Find that you are getting into fights.
Want to hurt someone else or yourself.
Feel like taking steps to defend yourself.
Feel helpless to stop the bullying.
Feel hopeless that anything can be done.
Be afraid to go to school, or feel anxious all the time.
Feel bad about yourself.
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